From left to right: Julie Ryu (Beginning ELD Teacher), Amara Lee, Matias Garcia, Nicolas Condori Cordoba, Yudam Daniel Lee, Eason Jin, Tony Tao, and Jessica Kammer (Intermediate ELD Teacher) celebrate students’ English language proficiency. (Photo Courtesy of South Pasadena Middle School) | The South Pasadenan

SPUSD Snapshot | Middle School Students Achieve English Language Proficiency

On October 2, 2025, South Pasadena Middle School (SPMS) hosted an English Language Development (ELD) Night for more than 100 parents and family members...
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SPHS Football: Tigers Face La Cañada Next

After a statement win over previously undefeated Monrovia High, South Pasadena is riding high looking ahead to another major Rio Hondo League test. The Tigers...
File Photo: Dr. Caligari | The South Pasadenan

Experience “The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari” (1920) with Live Piano at the South Pasadena...

Media Release | City of South Pasadena Beginning at 6:30 p.m. Friday, October 17 at the Library Community Room! The public is invited to join...
PHOTO: Autry Museum of the American West | The South Pasadenan | Toddler Tuesdays: Creative Movement Afternoons

Dance, Play, & Express at Toddler Tuesdays Creative Movement Afternoons

The Autry Museum is introducing Toddler Tuesdays: Creative Movement Afternoons, starting Tuesday, October 7, 2025, from 3–3:40 p.m. Led by Susanna Hostetter of the California...
South Pasadena Police Department News Update

South Pasadena Police | Collaborative Traffic Enforcement Operation Leads to 99 Citations

Media Release | South Pasadena Police Department On Tuesday, September 30, 2025, the South Pasadena Police Department collaborated with the Azusa, Baldwin Park, Burbank, Irwindale,...
PHOTO: Pilgrimages of Hope for Creation | The South Pasadenan | Catholic Students Lead “Hope for Creation” Pilgrimage to Eaton Fire Site, Calling for Climate Action & Community Support

Catholic Students Lead “Hope for Creation” Pilgrimage to Eaton Fire Site, Calling for Climate...

Amid new reporting indicating that neglect of neighborhood distribution lines contributed to last winter’s massive Altadena fires, Catholic high school students are taking action...
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California Volunteers & Climate Action Corps Join Forces to Restore Eaton Canyon

Media Release | Keeping Up With Kathryn Growth, restoration, and renewal take time — and teamwork. Last weekend, California Volunteers and the California Climate Action...
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SPHS Football | South Pasadena Topples Monrovia in Football

He talked, they listened — and as a result, the Tigers are flying high, filled with elation, and suddenly feeling invincible. Jeff Chi’s season-long message...

SB79 Is Live: Will You Lose Trees To Developers in South Pasadena? – No...

Voting citizens and families who are strongly outspoken about protecting South Pasadena's neighborhoods may be barking up the wrong tree.  City Council may make...
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EDITORIAL: SB79 Says “Affordable Housing.” It’s Really About Cutting You—the Voter—Out of Your Own...

By any honest reading, Senate Bill 79 is not a conversation with communities; it’s a work-around. Yes, its banner reads “abundant and affordable housing near...
South Pasadena City Manager Todd Hileman | Special Joint Meeting of the City Council and Finance Commission August 13, 2025.

Now Open Fridays! South Pasadena’s City Hall Returns to Friday Counter Services: Undoing a...

For the first time in about five years, South Pasadena City Hall will once again be open to the public on Fridays, restoring a...
Photo: South Pasadena Fire Department | The South Pasadenan | South Pasadena Fire Department, Local Girl Scouts to Host Emergency Preparedness and Public Safety Open House

Emergency Preparedness Open House | South Pasadena Fire Department & Girl Scout Troop 2131...

The South Pasadena Fire Department is partnering with Girl Scout Troop 2131 to host a community-wide Emergency Preparedness/Public Safety Open House with fire safety...
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Child Car Seat Safety Awareness | South Pasadena Police

The South Pasadena Police Department (SPPD) is joining law enforcement agencies, public health departments, and other community organizations to raise awareness about the importance...
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South Pasadena Beautiful to Host Annual Meeting & Plant Swap on October 25

South Pasadena Beautiful will host its Annual Meeting and Plant Swap on Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the...
PHOTO: SPUSD | The South Pasadenan | SPHS students take part in emergency services exercises during their PCC Fire Technology course at the high school

Fire Technology Course at SPHS: Students Fire Protection and Related Fields

What started as a normal mid-week school day transitioned into a thrilling, hands-on training exercise with the South Pasadena Fire Department and local paramedics....
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SPHS FOOTBALL: Tigers Prepare for League Opener

South Pasadena High’s road to a second straight Rio Hondo League title won’t be easy as an unbeaten team with the same intent stands...
PHOTO: Steven Lawrence | South Pasadena News | Trees in South Pasadena are protected - to an extent. 'Tree City USA' in the middle of Los Angeles Metropolis.

Tree Ordinance | City of South Pasadena’s Statement Regarding Amendment

Media Release | City of South Pasadena During the weekend of September 26, signs were placed on trees in high-traffic areas of South Pasadena, including...
2026 Rose Court - left to right: (#564) Riya Gupta, California Institute of Technology (Caltech); (#386) Serena Hui Guo, Arcadia High School; (#346) Keiko Rakin, Alhambra High School; (#579) Sophia Bai Ren, Arcadia High School; (#606) Naira Elaine Wadley, John Muir High School; (#490) Livia Amy de Paula, Temple City High School.

Pasadena Tournament of Roses® Announces 2026 Rose Court

The Pasadena Tournament of Roses® is thrilled to announce the seven members of the 2026 Rose Court presented by Citizens Business Bank. The anticipated...
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Restoration Concert Brings World-Class Chamber Ensemble to South Pasadena Library

The Restoration Concert on Sunday, October 12, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. will feature an ensemble consisting of flute, harp, and a trio of strings....
Image of this month's mosquito activity by latitude and longitude. Bubble size indicates mosquito abundance per trap.

Mosquito & Black Fly Activity Update

Media Release | San Gabriel Valley Mosquito & Vector Control September 2025 This Short Bites Monthly e-blast shares insight into the past month’s activity. This ensures...

Community Comes Together to Support Eaton Fire Survivors at Special Pick-Up Event

Media Release | Rotary Club of South Pasadena Families who lost homes and cherished belongings in the devastating Eaton Canyon Fire will receive much-needed support...
PHOTO: Cover of the Official LA County Independent After-Action Report by McChrystal Group. "The winds created flames 200 feel long horizontally, and sent embers flying up to 2 miles away"

Eaton Fire Response Report Published: Confirms & Defines Gaps in Evacuation Alerts, Resource Limitations...

Note from the Publisher When we talk about “first responders,” it’s not a phrase made generically. On the night of January 7th, 2025, against winds...

Sample Ballot Books Sent Ahead of November 2025 Special Election

Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk (RR/CC) Dean C. Logan announced that the mailing of Sample Ballot Books to all registered voters for the November...
SPHS FOOTBALL CIF SEASON FINAL GAME: South Pasadena High School came out on the short end of 58-7 contest to Silverado of Victorville Friday night in CIF-Southern Section Division 10 semifinal action. The Tigers finished with a 10-3 overall record, including a 5-0 mark in Rio Hondo League play. They won the league outright for the first time since 1977.

SPHS Football: Tigers Lose for Fourth Time

Just when they caught some momentum, thinking their season was back on the upswing, South Pasadena High suddenly took a step backward, losing for...
PHOTO: YSTA | The South Pasadenan | Young Stars Theatre Academy Announces Holiday Production of Elf Jr! Auditions Now Open

Young Stars Theatre Academy Announces Holiday Production of Elf Jr! Auditions Now Open

Young Stars Theatre Academy (YSTA) is spreading holiday cheer with the announcement of its seasonal production, Elf Jr. Auditions are currently underway and will...
PHOTO: LA County Arboretum | The South Pasadenan | arks & Boos: Howl-o-ween at the LA Arboretum

Barks & Boos: Howl-o-ween at the LA Arboretum – Costumes, Craft Brews & Canine...

Imagine you and your canine buddy dressed in your Halloween best on a leisurely Saturday walk October 4 in the 127-acre Los Angeles County...

South Pasadena Police Join Marengo & Arroyo Vista ‘Bike Bus’ – Join Us! Walk...

WHAT: Marengo and Arroyo Vista Elementary Schools in South Pasadena will be joining schools from across the country to celebrate National Walk and Roll...
PHOTO: SPARC | The South Pasadenan | X Borders II - New Works by Francisco Mora

South Pasadena Arts Council Presents: X Borders II — New Works by Francisco Mora

Opening Reception: Saturday, September 27, 2025 | 4–7 PMVenue: SPARC Gallery @ South Pasadena Chamber of Commerce1121 Mission St, South Pasadena, CA The South Pasadena...
US Border Patrol San Diego Sector | The South Pasadenan

San Diego Border Patrol Seizes Nearly 10,000 Pounds of Narcotics Worth $24M

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection San Diego Field Office has released its monthly recap for August 2025, highlighting CBP’s ongoing commitment to safeguarding...

Weekly Crime Report | September 16 – 22, 2025: South Pasadena Police Dept. (SPPD)

Provided by The South Pasadena Police Department September 16 – 22, 2025 (Hundred block given in place of exact address) The Weekly Crime Summary is a list...
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